Der Krieg im Westen by Bernhard Kellermann
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"Der Krieg im Westen" by Bernhard Kellermann is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the First World War, specifically the experiences and observations from the Western Front, detailing the brutal realities of life in the trenches and the emotional impact of war. Through vivid descriptions and poignant narratives, the book explores themes of destruction, loss, and the persistence of life amid chaos. The opening of
this account sets a stark and contrasting scene, capturing the juxtaposition of a war-torn landscape reawakening with the signs of life during spring. The writer describes a train journey through occupied France, initially perceived as peaceful and serene, but underlying tensions hint at the lurking warfare as the narrator shifts his focus to the devastation left in the past. The bustling life of civilians contrasts with the haunting remnants of war, such as ruined towns and the absence of those who have perished. This rich tapestry of imagery reflects the complexity of emotions associated with the conflict, blending themes of recovery and continuity with the devastating consequences of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16001378 |
| Title | Der Krieg im Westen |
| Original Publication |
Germany: S. Fischer ,1915. |
| Contents | Zur Westfront -- Das Feuer von Ypern -- Die Feldschanze -- Die Schlachtfelder in Flandern -- Nach den Schlachten -- Ein Flieger über Brügge -- Die Schlacht bei Arras -- Die Lorettohöhe unter Feuer -- Nachtkämpfe bei Arras -- Ein tapferes Regiment -- Gefangene aus der Arrasschlacht -- Die Gewitterstadt -- Die Kämpfe bei Moulin-sous-Touvent -- Granaten auf die Vororte von Soissons -- Fliegerangriff auf Fesselballone -- Der gefangene Sozialist -- Die Grabenkämpfe bei Souchez -- Der Kirchhof von Souchez -- Die Überlebenden aus dem Kirchhof von Souchez -- Das Schlachtfeld Arras-Souchez-Lorettohöhe vom Fesselballon aus -- Der Argonnerwald -- Die Kämpfe in den Argonnen -- Höhe 285 -- Der Krieg unter der Erde -- La Bassée -- Die Gräben bei La Bassée -- Dicke Luft -- Der Herr der Haubitzen -- Der siegreiche Angriff in den Argonnen am 8. September. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67033 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67033-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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